Objective:
In the yearly budget planning process, a senior care provider consistently prioritizes the replacement of aging and outdated technology equipment. This includes essential items like laptops, iPads, network gear (such as switches and wireless access points), and battery backup units. The goal is to ensure optimal performance and support critical business functions. However, with a limited budget, it's essential to make every dollar count.
Solution:
As a member of the slashBlue Buyers Club, the senior care provider gained access to a pricing model that offered transparent rates with a 10% markup over the reseller rates. This pricing structure typically results in savings of 10-15% off the list prices. Additionally, slashBlue provided valuable recommendations on where and how to invest effectively, ensuring that each dollar spent would deliver maximum value.
Result:
Upon reviewing the proposed technology replacements and consulting with the Director of IT and CFO, slashBlue collaborated closely with the senior care provider. Together, they identified opportunities to lower overall technology spending while still achieving the desired performance levels for critical infrastructure. By bundling purchases and leveraging volume pricing discounts available through the Buyers Club, slashBlue helped the provider save an impressive $20,000 on their purchases in Q1 alone.
These significant cost savings meant that the senior care organization not only stayed within their budget but also had additional capital available to invest in other key areas of their operations. Their collaboration with slashBlue optimized their technology spending and contributed to a more efficient and effective use of resources, ultimately benefiting the organization's ability to deliver high-quality care and services to residents.